The scent hit me before I even stepped inside. My barn coat carried an earthy, familiar smell of the farm—hay, soil, and a little lingering cow—right into the kitchen. There, Natalie was chopping carrots, potatoes, and onions, the rhythmic thunk of her knife steady on the cutting board. She tossed them into the pot with the beef roast we had been slow-cooking all day, and suddenly, I was transported back in time.

That smell—the mix of barn, onion, and slow-roasted beef—brought me straight to the entryway of my grandparents’ farmhouse kitchen some 30+ years ago. I was a little girl again, kicking off my boots while Grandma stood at the stove, stirring with her wooden spoon, adding just a pinch of salt by feel. There was no rush, no recipe book—just instinct, tradition, and the confidence of knowing what real food should taste like.

In that traditional farm kitchen, meals did not come from a box. They were built on simple, nourishing ingredients, grown right there on the farm. Beef was a staple and slow cooked on the counter, Bone broth simmered for hours, organ meats weren’t a delicacy but a given, and fermented foods like sauerkraut and pickles lined the cellar shelves. Science is only now catching up to what our grandmothers just knew:

• Bone broth isn’t just comfort food—it’s rich in collagen and minerals that support gut health and joint strength.
• Fermented foods feed the gut microbiome, improving digestion and immune function.
• Organ meats (once prized, now forgotten) are nutrient powerhouses, packed with iron, B vitamins, and essential minerals.
• Raw dairy and grass-fed meats provide the fats and fat-soluble vitamins needed for strong bodies and minds.

These were the building blocks of life—food that came from the land, prepared with care, shared around the family table.

Somewhere along the way, the world got busier, and convenience replaced tradition. But you don’t have to lose this wisdom. You can bring it back. Every time you choose real food over processed, slow cooking over shortcuts, and nutrient-dense over empty calories, we honor the past and invest in the future—our own and that of our children and grandchildren.

Maybe that’s why I love what we do here on the farm. Many of our meals come 100% from the labor of our hands—something that makes our children both proud and strong in so many ways. Every meal we raise is an invitation to slow down, to reconnect with the good things God grants us in creation and the traditions that have nourished generations before us.

I’d love to hear—what’s a food memory that brings you back, Reader? Hit reply and share.

Blessings,​
Leah

"Ask the former generation and find out what their ancestors learned, for we were born only yesterday and know nothing." — Job 8:8-9

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Farm Fresh Sheet

Winter is our slow season, but we are still open with limited inventory.

Products available for this coming Wednesday, Feb 26th through next Tuesday, March 4th. Respond to this email or text me at 507-232-9902 with what you would like to reserve and a preferred pick up time. I will set your farm goodies aside for you and you can pay in person (cash/check), or request a digital invoice if paying online is easier for you.

100% Grass-fed & Finished BEEF

• ​NEW Monthly Beef CSA - (only 2 shares left for the season)
• ​BULK BEEF SHARES - (limited 1/4, 1/2 or Whole shares available)
• Retail Beef Cuts will be restocked July 2025.

A2 RAW MILK - $10/gallon or $5/half (you must bring your own container and pick up on farm)

• Wednesday 26th - (5 gal)
• Thursday - 27th (2 gal)
• Friday - 28th (2 gal)
• Saturday - 1st (CLOSED)
• Sunday - 2nd(CLOSED)
• Monday - 3rd (8 gal)
• Tuesday 4th - (5 gal)

Free-Range Chicken Eggs - $5/doz

• Limit one dozen per family

SOUR DOUGH STARTER

• Starter kits available - $10 (includes jar with active starter, beginner's guide & recipes)

LOOKING AHEAD -

• BULK PORK shares and bundles will open in April for June/July butcher dates.
• Cheese making Cultures and Supplies - they are en-route! Thank you for your patience!

Reply to this email or text Leah at 507-232-9902 to place your order or with any questions.

Thank you for being part of our farm family.